A 14-year-old boy charged with manslaughter in the death of another teen has been ordered released on $100,000 bail after a dramatic hearing in front of two grieving families.

After a lengthy lecture in a North York courtroom Tuesday, Justice of the Peace James Clare told the youth — who stood, quietly answering “yes” and “yes, sir” to questions in a standard-issue red sweater — he would release him into the care of his aunt and uncle under strict house arrest.

The boy is accused in the death of 16-year-old Yusuf Tifow, who was shot and killed Sept. 1 inside a Weston Rd. apartment. He also faces several firearms charges and a charge of failing to comply with a bail order.

The boy is also not allowed to be in possession of alcohol, drugs or firearms and can only leave the house to attend school or with one of his sureties.

The boy’s supporters — several young teens, his mother, aunt and uncle — crowded the benches in the small courtroom to watch the proceedings. At one point, court staff chided the younger crowd, including a boy who raised his arm in greeting to his friend in the prisoner’s box.

Opposite them sat Tifow’s father and aunt, who craned to see the accused boy.

When Clare announced the decision Tuesday afternoon, the completely silent courtroom sprang to life. The 14-year-old boy’s aunt burst into sobs, while Tifow’s father immediately stood and walked out of the courtroom.

Later, outside court, Tifow’s father said he wasn’t upset with the justice’s decision. “We respect the law,” he said. “We agree with whatever he says.”

Following his son’s burial last week, Tifow told the Star his boy was due to start Grade 11 and loved playing basketball.

“He never do anything wrong,” he said.

Tifow said he has spoken to a police officer, but has been told little about what happened to his son. He was present at the bail hearing to get information presented to the court, details of which are covered by a publication ban.

Homicide Det.-Sgt. Peter Trimble said he could not discuss the case.

Outside court, defence lawyer Philip Klumack said his client “seems to be doing fine” and was relieved to be released.

“It’s the police position that it was an accident,” he said. “Right now, I have a 14-year-old out on bail, and if he did do this, like the [Justice of the Peace] said, it’s something he has to live with.”

It remains unclear where the 14-year-old got the gun. In the weeks before the shooting, police boosted their presence in three northwest divisions — including those where Tifow lived and was killed — to tackle gang conflict.

Tifow was initially identified publicly by his family and police. Following the arrest of the 14-year-old, Tifow’s identity became protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which prevents publication of a victim’s name when the accused is also a youth. The Star is now legally able to publish Tifow’s name after his father gave the newspaper permission.

The teen is the latest of seven youth to be gunned down this year. He was the city’s 40th homicide in 2013.